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Distance from Palo Alto to Central District

Driving Distance
177.5 mi 285.6 km
Flying Distance
23.1 mi 37.2 km

Route Information

The driving distance from Palo Alto, Virginia to Central District, Virginia is 177.5 mi (285.6 km)

The straight-line (air) distance is 23.1 mi (37.2 km)

The estimated flight time is 0 hr 3 min

The estimated travel time by road is 3 hours 1 minute

Traveling mixed highways and local roads, substantial in a east direction. Average speeds around 50 mph.

Location Details

Origin:


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Place Palo Alto
State/Province Virginia
Country US
Latitude 38.423456
Longitude -79.370319
GPS 38.423456° N, 79.370319° W
Local Time 2:42 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Destination:

Central District
Place Central District
State/Province Virginia
Country US
Latitude 38.485293
Longitude -78.951451
GPS 38.485293° N, 78.951451° W
Local Time 2:42 PM
Timezone America/New_York

Journey Summary

Traveling from Palo Alto, Virginia to Central District, Virginia covers 177.5 mi (285.6 km) in a east direction. This mixed highways and local roads, substantial route typically takes 3 hours 1 minute under normal conditions.

Drivers have 2 route options between these locations (161.9-177.5 miles / 261-286 km).

The route features scenic views along the way. with average speeds around 50 mph (80 km/h).

Available Routes

I-81 S
177.5 mi 3 hours 1 minute
Shortest Fastest
US-220 S and I-81 S
161.9 mi 3 hours 17 minutes

How is the distance calculated?

Driving distances are based on actual road data. We use advanced routing algorithms that consider traffic, tolls, highways, and local streets. For air distances (as the crow flies), we use the Vincenty formula. It's a precise method that accounts for the Earth's shape and provides accuracy up to 0.5 mm.

When multiple route options exist, we display both the shortest and fastest paths. Travel times are estimated based on typical speeds for each road type, though actual times may vary with traffic and weather conditions. All distances are shown in both miles and kilometers for convenience.